Match with NCR Team Philippines

Match with NCR Team Philippines

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We have a new match with NCR Team Philippines for a group of 3-12 players.  They have over 300 members so it won't be long before we get started.  Please register if you are interested.

US Team Chess League, Round 6

US Team Chess League, Round 6

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The final round of the 2011 regular season will be beginning in about a month--challenges go out on 2/3/12 and rosters must be locked by 2/12/12.  We don't know our opponent yet since the league is a Swiss system, but please leave space on your ch...

Round 5 with New Mexico

Round 5 with New Mexico

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The US Team Chess League pairings for Round 5 match us up with New Mexico.  I've issued the challenge to NM this evening, and we hope to be able to get the match started before the end of 2011.  2 concurrent games, 3 days per move.  We're doing we...

Round 4 Coming Soon

Round 4 Coming Soon

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I've just issued the challenge to Team Oklahoma for Round 4 of the US Team Chess League.  When the challenge is accepted, the link to register in Open Matches will appear.  Please consider playing a board for two games. 

New U1500 Match

New U1500 Match

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I've set up a small match with a small team, Internet tim BASK Beograd.  Just one concurrent game, up to five U1500 players at 3 days/move.  Please register at the Open Matches link on the Team Matches page.

US Team Chess League, Round 3

US Team Chess League, Round 3

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We are getting into the next match against Utah.  I will accept the challenge shortly and the link will open on the Team Matches page.  Please register soon, the match should begin by October 9.

New Match with Phoenix

New Match with Phoenix

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I've accepted a small, quick match with a new British team, Phoenix, that's about our size.  One concurrent game, one move per day, >1100 rated only, up to three players.  Sign up at the Open Matches link soon!

US Team Chess League, Round 1

US Team Chess League, Round 1

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The first round pairings for the 2011 season have been issued, and of course Team Virginia has drawn.....Team Maryland. I've issued them our challenge tonight, and we'd like to lock the rosters by July 15. When they accept, please register at th...

Ready for Another League?

Ready for Another League?

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I recently received an invitation for Team Virginia to join a new league, the North American Cities and Small States/Provinces Team Match League. I didn't think Virginia was that small compared to NJ and RI, both of which are participants, but o...

South Carolina Challenge

South Carolina Challenge

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We've been challenged to a small match by a private SC club, the Sandlappers Chess Club.  Up to 5 players, 2 concurrent games, 3 days per move.  Register if you are interested.

Chess960 Rollout

Chess960 Rollout

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The Chess Magic wanted a Chess960 match, and I think we can give them one.  Please sign up at the Open Matches link. 

Our First Challenge

Our First Challenge

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Team Maryland has issued a challenge for a cross-Potomac battle to welcome the arrival of Team Virginia.  Team Maryland has been around for over 2 years and they have 55 members, vs. our 11 so we would be determining the number of games by our tur...